Great post @ScreenName48105 - It reminds me of shopping the American Eagle sale. Someone mentioned on another thread that a prominent institution still has space. A knowledgeable poster said that yes, they still need a mezzo or two. That is the equivalent of the khakis that are on sale but only if you are a 36/30 or 28/34 - they are out of 34/34s and if they existed they wouldn’t be giving you a deal.
It is also so true that not every good teacher will be good for your kid. A teacher can have a wonderful reputation and still not mesh with your kid, and I think it’s important to listen even if it runs counter to what you would want as a parent.